Fantasy Injury Report Update

Fantasy Baseball Injury Report

David Ortiz - DH, Boston Red Sox
Jul. 7, 7:06 p.m.
David Ortiz took batting practice Monday for the first time since injuring his wrist on May 31. Fantasy Source spin: Both Ortiz and manager Terry Francona reported afterward that the BP session went well, but there's still no timetable for Ortiz's return.
Source: MLB.com

John Buck - C, Kansas City Royals
Jul. 7, 4:55 p.m.
John Buck hit a three-run homer in the top of the 10th to lead the Royals over the Rays on Monday afternoon. Fantasy Source spin: Last time we checked in with Buck he was passing blood after getting hit in the cup with a foul tip. It was a much better day today as he also singled and scored, finishing 2-for-5. His three-run blast off Dan Wheeler was followed by a solo shot from Mike Aviles to put the Royals up four.

Mike Napoli - C, Los Angeles Angels
Jul. 7, 4:13 p.m.
Angels placed catcher Mike Napoli on the 15-day disabled list with right shoulder inflammation. Fantasy Source spin: Napoli started 43 of the Angels' first 88 games, but Jeff Mathis will now play nearly every day behind the plate, with Ryan Budde backing him up. Napoli hit .204/.308/.472 with 12 homers and 29 RBI in 169 plate appearances.

Hideki Matsui - DH, New York Yankees
Jul. 7, 10:00 a.m.
Yankees GM Brian Cashman said that playing the outfield would not be part of Hideki Matsui's rehab work. Fantasy Source spin: This likely means that the Yankees are only considering a return to the DH spot for Matsui if he does make it back this season. Team trainers say that he's "showing some improvement," but there's still no timetable for a possible return. Source: New York Daily News

Pitchers
Erik Bedard - SP, Seattle Mariners
Jul. 7, 9:19 p.m.
According to the Seattle Times, Erik Bedard could start Saturday or Sunday "depending on how his shoulder feels." Fantasy Source spin: With Felix Hernandez set to come off the disabled list Friday, the Mariners could use Ryan Rowland-Smith to sub for Bedard if needed. Manager Jim Riggleman said Monday that the Mariners may decide to shut Bedard down through the All-Star break.
Source: Seattle Times Next start: 7/9: @OAK

Felix Hernandez - SP, Seattle Mariners
Jul. 7, 9:15 p.m.
Felix Hernandez (ankle) is scheduled to come off the disabled list to start Friday versus the Royals. Fantasy Source spin: King Felix has been sidelined since June 23 after injuring his ankle while covering home plate. He's returning to face the punchless Royals in a favorable first matchup, so Hernandez should be activated in all leagues.

Adam Loewen - SP, Baltimore Orioles
Jul. 7, 7:19 p.m.
According to the Baltimore Sun, Adam Loewen (elbow) is "a slam dunk" to land on the disabled list. Fantasy Source spin: Loewen underwent a CT scan Monday, but the results haven't been made public yet. He left Sunday's game after complaining of a sharp pain in his left elbow.
Source: Baltimore Sun

Dontrelle Willis - SP, Detroit Tigers
Jul. 7, 2:51 p.m.
The Tigers said Monday that Dontrelle Willis will fly to Detroit to have his right knee examined by the team doctor. Fantasy Source spin: It's the same knee that he hyperextended in April and caused him to go on the 15-day disabled list. He hasn't pitched since a June 29 outing for Single-A, and it's unclear just how long the knee has been bothering him.
Source: Tigers.mlb.com

Curt Schilling - SP, Boston Red Sox
Jul. 7, 1:09 p.m.Curt Schilling (shoulder surgery) said Monday that he hasn't decided whether to try to play baseball again. Fantasy Source spin: He said Monday that he's started to rehab his shoulder, but that it will be at least five weeks before he must decide whether to try to return for 2009. Schilling's arm was in a sling and he said it was more sore than he expected it to be.
Source: Boston Globe

Kevin Millwood - SP, Texas Rangers
Jul. 7, 5:59 a.m.Kevin Millwood returned to action on Sunday July 6. Next start: 7/11: CHW
Felix Hernandez - SP, Seattle Mariners
Jul. 7, 12:12 a.m.Felix Hernandez (ankle) threw his first full bullpen session since going on the disabled list on Sunday. Fantasy Source spin: He'll throw another one on Tuesday, and if all goes well he could return to the starting rotation on Thursday.
Source: Seattle Post-Intelligencer

Bobby Jenks - RP, Chicago White Sox
Jul. 7, 12:06 a.m.Bobby Jenks (back) might not be available to pitch for the White Sox before the All-Star break Fantasy Source spin: Jenks continues to be bothered by soreness in his back, and he played long toss on Sunday, but he still hasn't thrown a side session since first reporting the pain. The Sox will likely decide what to do with him before their series in Kansas City starts on Tuesday. They could put him on the DL retroactive to June 30, which would mean he'd be eligible to join the team after the All-Star break.
Source: WhiteSox.mlb.com

Fantasy source: Sportingnews.com